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The Call for Papers is open now

The three-day event "Information Energy" will bring together the global tech comm community to explore current and future trends in technical communication, software documentation, technical translation, AI, and more. Check out the Call for Papers topics and submit your proposal!

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tekom membership

More influence, more opportunities: tekom is the largest professional association for technical communication. We are here to support your professional and commercial success. Here is why you should become also a tekom member. 

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Conference Recap

We would like to thank all attendees for a wonderful tcworld conference 2024! 3700 attendees ensured a lively and diverse conference experience. From November 19 up to and including February 18, you can access the recordings of the technical presentations via the conference program. To do this, please log in to 'my conference tool'.

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Career Paths

In technical communication, many career paths can be encountered. Study or further training are the traditional routes into technical writing. But the profession is also perfect for career changers.

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News

25/11/24,

tekom Europe Position Paper: EC Guide to application of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Edition 2.3

In this position paper, tekom Europe welcomes the fact that the guide opens up new perspectives for the digital provision of information for use. The paper also identifies a number of points that should be considered for the next update of the guide in order to provide even better support for the application of Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

 

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News

28/10/24,

Understanding Cognitive Biases in Technical Communication

Dive into the key insights from the IUNTC talk by Prof. Quan Zhou (Metropolitan State University). This summary explores how cognitive biases—systematic thinking errors—affect users' interactions with instruction manuals. Using the RFACPR framework (Retainment, Focus, Association, Compatibility, Prospect, Relatedness), Dr. Zhou highlights how these biases influence information retention, attention, and decision-making, offering valuable takeaways for improving technical documentation.

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News

25/10/24,

tekom Romania 15th Anniversary Conference

Around 60 people, tekom members, and interested TC professionals and students took part in the anniversary event of tekom Romania on October 25 in Cluj-Napoca.

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Country Organizations

tekom on site: networks, exchanging and providing information and more. Get to know our country organizations.

Become a Member

We’d love to welcome you to team tekom! Find out about the benefits, privileges, and opportunities that membership can offer.

Publications

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tekom Certification

Get started with the tekom certificate – the recognized proof of your qualifications.

Events

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University Network in TC

Join the  International University Network in Technical Communication (IUNTC) now: The network will facilitate online meetings, mentoring partnerships, and research projects and dissemination of university teachers and staff throughout Europe. Learn more and read the summaries of the previos online meetings. 

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Webinars

Webinars support our members and interested persons in their professional development. They deliver the same high-quality content as our on-site events, with the convenience of being easily accessible online to technical writers across the globe. Speakers are subject matter experts, and the level ranges from beginner to expert.

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Technical Communication - The Subject

From its definition and traditional topics such as terminology and standards right through to pioneering intelligent information and Industry 4.0 – dive into the exciting field of technical communication.

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Technical Writing - The Profession

What skills do you need as a technical writer? We will provide you with clear information on every aspect of the diverse professional field of technical communication.

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tekom - The Association

We are the world’s largest professional association for technical communication, with approximately 9,500 members, many committed volunteers, competent contacts, and big goals. Get to know the faces, motives, and structures of tekom.

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